Mexicans Celebrate the 202nd Anniversary of their Independence

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Fireworks explode in the sky as thousands of Mexicans celebrate the 202nd anniversary of their independence from Spain in Mexico City September 15, 2012. Mexican President Felipe Calderon shouted the "Cry of Independence" at the National Palace, echoing the cry by priest Miguel Hidalgo used to launch the revolution in 1810.

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Mexicans Celebrate the 202nd Anniversary of their Independence

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Fireworks explode in the sky as thousands of Mexicans celebrate the 202nd anniversary of their independence from Spain in Mexico City September 15, 2012. Mexican President Felipe Calderon shouted the "Cry of Independence" at the National Palace, echoing the cry by priest Miguel Hidalgo used to launch the revolution in 1810.